35. 1975: First African-American four-star general: Daniel James, Jr.

36. 1975: First African American inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player: Bill Russell.

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37. 1975: First African-American woman named as Time magazine's, Person of the Year: Barbara Jordan.

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38. 1976: First African-American woman and trailblazer Addie Wyatt was the 1st to hold a senior office in an American labor union—at both the local and international level and 1st elected President of her local meat-packing union in Chicago in the '50s and rose to the rank of International V.P. of the United Food and Commercial Workers.

A Tribute to Famous Firsts - Part II

Black History Month is a celebration of African American heritage. This is only a small portion of the African Americans who broke down barriers, opened doors, made a difference and earned the distinguished "Famous First" title.

Black History Month is a celebration of African American heritage. This is only a small portion of the African Americans who broke down barriers, opened doors, made a difference and earned the distinguished “Famous First” title.